Near New Kent in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Cumberland Town
Erected 2016 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number WO-21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1862.
Location. 37° 32.176′ N, 76° 58.775′ W. Marker is near New Kent, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker is on Cumberland Road (County Route 637) 1½ miles north of New Kent Highway (Virginia Route 249 ), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Kent VA 23124, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. French Cannon at Cumberland Landing (a few steps from this marker); McClellan’s Camp at Cumberland Landing (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Wilson Crump (1919-1995) (approx. 1.3 miles away); John Parke Custis / Martha Dandridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Martha Washington's Birthplace (approx. 1.3 miles away); James Lafayette (approx. 1.3 miles away); New Kent Courthouse (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Kent.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.